Her powerful essay, published earlier this week, has struck a chord with readers across the UK, as she calls for an end to the constant commentary about women’s bodies and the outdated culture of body scrutiny that refuses to die.
💔 “Every Time Kelly Brook Appears, the Comments Roll In”
Felicity began her piece by noting how almost every online post or news article about Kelly Brook — whether about her career, her fashion, or even her charity work — quickly fills up with remarks about her body.
“It doesn’t matter what she’s doing — people always find a way to talk about her figure,” Felicity wrote. “It’s exhausting, and frankly, it’s cruel. Kelly’s body seems to exist in the public domain, constantly judged, analysed, and reduced to a spectacle.”
The journalist pointed out that despite Kelly’s long-standing success as a model, actress, and TV presenter, conversations about her achievements are often overshadowed by comments on her curves, weight, or clothing choices.
🌹 “She’s Not Just a Body — She’s a Woman With a Career and a Voice”
Felicity praised Kelly for the way she has handled public scrutiny over the years — often responding with humour and grace — but said that society itself needs to take accountability.
“Kelly Brook has been in the public eye for over two decades. She’s talented, hard-working, and has built a successful career across modelling, television, and business. Yet still, her body seems to define her in the eyes of the media,” she wrote.
Cross went on to criticise the toxic cycle of praise and criticism that women endure, explaining how the media alternates between idolising and shaming female figures depending on their appearance.
“If a woman gains weight, she’s ‘let herself go.’ If she loses weight, she’s ‘too thin.’ There’s no winning. And we’ve normalised that cruelty.”
💬 A Message About Modern Misogyny
The article doesn’t just defend Kelly Brook — it highlights a broader issue affecting all women in media. Felicity argues that the persistent objectification of women’s bodies reveals a deeper societal problem that still hasn’t been solved.
“We call it empowerment when women embrace their curves — but only if those curves fit within a very narrow standard of beauty,” she said. “What we really need is to stop making women’s bodies a topic of public debate altogether.”
She also noted how social media amplifies the problem, giving everyone a platform to comment and critique — often hiding behind anonymity.
“There’s a generation that grew up on tabloid culture and hasn’t unlearned it. The comments may be framed as compliments, but they still reduce women to their physical form. That’s not admiration — it’s control.”
💞 Fans and Readers React
The response to Felicity’s piece was immediate — and passionate. Thousands of readers took to social media to praise her courage for “saying what everyone else was thinking.”
“Felicity Cross just said what needed to be said — we’re all tired of women being defined by their bodies,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“Kelly Brook has handled decades of scrutiny with class. It’s time the world caught up,” another added.
Even Kelly Brook herself is said to have appreciated the support, with friends of the presenter saying she was “deeply touched” by the article’s empathy and truth.
💡 “It’s Time to Move On”
Felicity concluded her piece with a message of hope — and a call to action for both the media and the public.
“We can admire Kelly Brook’s beauty, but we must stop making it the only thing we see. Women deserve to exist without commentary, without measurement, and without comparison. We owe them — and ourselves — better.”
Her words have since gone viral, sparking think pieces, radio discussions, and online debates about how women’s bodies are still policed in entertainment and beyond.
As one reader perfectly summed it up:
“Felicity Cross didn’t just defend Kelly Brook — she defended every woman who’s ever been made to feel like her worth depends on how she looks.” 💞
